6. Running X

6.1. Starting xdm, the display manager

To start the display manager, log in as root on the console and type:
``xdm -nodaemon''.

You can start xdm automatically on bootup by changing the line

xdm_flags=NO # for normal use: xdm_flags=""

to:

xdm_flags="" # for normal use: xdm_flags=""

in /etc/rc.conf.

Note that the binary distributions of XFree86 for OpenBSD on
ftp.xfree86.org and its mirrors don't include
support for the XDM-AUTHORIZATION-1 protocol, because of the US export
rules.

6.2. Running X without the display manager

The easiest way for new users to start X windows is to type: ``startx
>& startx.log''. Error messages are lost unless you redirect them
because the server takes over the screen.

To get out of X windows, type: ``exit'' in the console xterm.
You can customize your X by creating .xinitrc, .xserverrc,
and .twmrc files in your home directory as described in the xinit
and startx man pages.